2011 Map of Deer Creek

About this map

Pleasant Valley defines the southern portion of this landscape, where the Pleasant Valley Fisher River meanders through the drainages of Flathead County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of forest service access, including the Nat For Dev Rd 2325 and NFD 2345 Rd, reflecting the managed nature of these timberlands. Water systems are central to the geography here, with Tamarack Creek and Tensaw Creek cutting through the northern reaches. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey and U.S. Forest Service provides an exact record of the watershed and road infrastructure, tracing the paths of Deer Creek and Marl Creek as they feed into the larger river system. The map is a precise document of the contemporary Pacific Northwest backcountry, illustrating how modern forest management routes overlay the natural topography of the Fisher River basin.